Europe

If you are visiting London in summer, you need to read this first. Some incredibly useful tips from a local here - from the best places to eat to the most popular festivals to secrets outdoor swimming pools where you can hang out on a hot summers day! Find out why Summer in London is the best!... Read More...

With it's blend of beach and cityscapes, quirky architecture, warm mediterranean weather all served up with a plate of tapas, Barcelona makes for a great summer city break. Here Justine, a local, tells us all about summer in Barcelona and why we need to visit...... Read More...

London is one of the most popular cities in Europe and with good reason! From pubs with roaring fires and delicious sunday roasts to old-meets-modern architecture and world class vintage shopping, London has it all! This London in winter guide tells us all we need to know about visiting London in the colder months...... Read More...

Rome is amazing in any season but there are things you may need to know about visiting Rome in winter for example, what to do if it rains, when the winter festivities take place and the best cafes to go to warm up. Get some tips from a local to help plan your Rome city break.... Read More...

Madrid in winter is a great option for a city break in Europe. With mild temperatures year round, you can even enjoy dining alfresco the Spanish way. Learn everything you need to know about winter in Madrid and visiting Madrid at Christmas and New Year in this Interview with a Local...... Read More...

Iceland is becoming increasingly popular with visitors and for good reason. I mean have you seen photos of how stunningly beautiful it is?!! But the question I hear most often is When is the best time to Visit Iceland? For a country that varies so much throughout the seasons, its understandable that people might feel confused and thats where i am here to help with my month by moth breakdown and fun travel quiz... Read More...

A self drive guide for the golden circle, Iceland. Map included. Learn about how to visit and where to stop on The Golden Circle including the iconic places and the more offbeat ones you may not have heard of!... Read More...

Iceland is expensive. There's no avoiding it. Iceland may even be the most expensive country you will travel to. But it's not all doom and gloom. It's actually relatively easy to travel Iceland on a budget - if you know how, that is! I'm here to share my own Iceland budget and show you that it IS possible to take a budget Iceland trip!... Read More...

Iceland is such an incredible, beautiful landscape, you're going to want to see as much of it as you can. But Iceland is also known for being super expensive so you may choose to stay in hostels in Iceland to keep your costs down.The most difficult thing about booking budget accommodation in Iceland, is to decide where you want to stop on your ring road itinerary. You need to make sure your days are evenly spaced with not too much driving or too many activities for each day.... Read More...

Sicily has long been on the bucket list – ever since a friend told me the best Italian food is found in Sicily! Mmmmm Italian food… So when I found myself with 10 days off in April, I jumped at the chance to take a road trip around Sicily. The only problem was deciding what to…... Read More...